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Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3562

Bill 118 hr 3562, also known as the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of housing for Forest Service employees in remote and rural areas. The bill seeks to establish partnerships with private entities to provide housing options for Forest Service employees, allowing them to live closer to their work sites and improving recruitment and retention efforts.

The bill outlines the requirements for these partnerships, including the types of housing that can be provided, the terms of the agreements between the Forest Service and private entities, and the process for selecting partners. It also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the partnerships, as well as reporting requirements to Congress.

Overall, the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023 aims to improve the living conditions of Forest Service employees, enhance their ability to perform their duties effectively, and strengthen the agency's workforce.

Congressional Summary of HR 3562

Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies the authority of the Forest Service to lease its administrative sites.

The Forest Service may accept services occurring off of the administrative site as consideration for a lease.

The Forest Service may lease an administrative site for up to 100 years, and leases must provide for renewal.

Current Status of Bill HR 3562

Bill HR 3562 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3562 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023.  Bill HR 3562's most recent activity was Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-908, Part I. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3562

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3562

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Forests, forestry, trees
- Housing supply and affordability
- Land use and conservation
- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3562

Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023
Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize Forest Service flexible partnerships.

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